Itinerary for Pilgrimage to France and Italy

#906 Itinerary

JOURNEYS OF FAITH PILGRIMAGE #906

MANY FACES OF MARY AND SUPER SAINTS

ITALY AND FRANCE

SEPTEMBER 6-22, 2010

17 DAYS - $4595 Land Only

Daily Mass with our own Priest

DAY 1 SEPTEMBER 6 EN ROUTE- Fly to Rome.

We travel from our home town to Rome, Italy.

DAY 2 SEPTEMBER 7 Rome

Arrive Rome – We visit the Catacombs today and the Scala Santa, the steps brought from Jerusalem where Our Lord Jesus climbed to be judged. Those who wish to ascend the Scala Santa, the Holy Steps, on their knees may do so.

Day 3 september 8 Rome (B)

Today, we take part in the general audience with Pope Benedict XVI, where he will give a powerful teaching. This will be followed by a tour of the major basilicas of Rome, St. Peter, St. Mary Major, St. Paul outside the Walls, and St. John Lateran.

day 4 September 9 rome – MONTEFALCO - assisi (BD)

Today we will have a guided tour by our Roman guide through the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Afterwards, we leave Rome and head for Assisi, the land of St. Francis and St. Clare. First stop is Montefalco, the shrine of the incorrupt Saint Clare of Montefalco. Visit with the nuns and see the incorrupt heart of the Saint. Continue on to Assisi and the Portiuncola, the little portion, the first church of the Franciscans. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

Day 5 September 10 ASSISI –– LORETO (BD)

Morning Mass at the Tomb of St. Francis. Tour the Shrine of St. Francis in the Basilica. We go to the Church of St. Clare, where we will venerate the incorrupt body of the Saint. Then we leave Assisi for Loreto, the shrine of the Holy House. This is the House of the Holy Family, which traveled from Nazareth to Yugoslavia to Italy, where it moved three times. Bob and Penny will explain the history of the Shrine.

DAY 6 SEPTEMBER 11 LORETO – FORLI - BOLOGNA – PADUA (BD)

Morning Mass in the Holy House. We travel to Forli, and the Shrine of St. Peregrine, the Cancer Saint. Venerate his incorrupt body, and pray at the chapel where he was cured of Cancer. We continue on to Bologna, and the shrine of St. Catherine of Bologna, where we will pray before her incorrupt body which is seated on a chair. We end our day in Padua, the shrine of St. Anthony.

DAY 7 SEPTEMBER 12 PADUA – VENICE – PADUA (BD)

Our first stop this morning is the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua, doctor of the Church, and finder of lost articles. We celebrate Mass, then go to the tomb of the Saint. We venerate the tomb of St. Anthony, and go to the relic room where his tunic is preserved, as well as relics of his voice box, his tongue and larynx, which are incorrupt. We continue on to Venice. Our first stop is the Church of Sts. Jeremiah and Lucy. Venerate the incorrupt body of St. Lucy, patron saint of the eyes. We also visit the Church of St. Roch, patron saint of plagues, cholera, knee problems, and just about everything. Visit Piazza San Marco and the Cathedral of St. Mark. We end the day at our hotel in Padua for dinner and overnight.

DAY 8 September 13 RIVA DI CHIERI–CASTELNUOVO DON BOSCO - TURIN (BD)

We travel to a small town, Riva di Chieri, the birthplace of St. Dominic Savio, co patron of Italian youth. We visit his home, his church, and then onto Becchi, and Castelnuovo Don Bosco, where he met St. Don Bosco. Visit the great shrine to St. Don Bosco here, as well as his birthplace. Continue on to Turin. We visit the Oratory of St. Don Bosco in Turin. See the community the Lord built through him. Visit his cell, the room where he died. We go to the first Chapel of the Salesians, in honor of St. Francis de Sales. Then to the Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians, where St. John Bosco and St. Dominic Savio are buried. Visit their tombs.

DAY 9 SEPTEMBER 14 TURIN - ARS – PARAY LE MONIAL (BD)

We leave Turin and Italy, and cross the Alps Mountains into France. Our first stop is Ars, the Shrine of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars. Visit his Church; see where he preached, and the orphanage he founded. See his incorrupt body, and venerate the relic of his incorrupt heart. Celebrate Mass, using the Chalice of the Curé. Continue on to Paray-le-Monial and the Shrine to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Visit the Church of the Visitation, where the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus took place. Venerate the body of St. Margaret Mary. Visit the Church of St. Claude Colombiere, her spiritual director and confessor.

DAY 10 SEPtember 15 ROCAMADOUR – PIBRAC - TOULOUSE (BD)

We travel to Rocamadour, where there is a beautiful shrine to Our Lady which we have never seen. Tradition has it that Zaccheus of biblical fame came here after the death of Christ, and brought with him a statue of the Black Virgin. There is a shrine of chapels at the top of a stairway of 216 steps, which pilgrims would climb on their knees. There is also an elevator to the top. We will visit the shrine and venerate the statue of Our Lady. Continue on to Pibrac, and the shrine of St. Germain Cousin. Her story is extremely inspiring. She had a great devotion to Our Lady and her body has been incorrupt, even though heretics tried to destroy her body. We end our day in Toulouse.

DAY 11 SEPtember 16 TOULOUSE – LOURDES (BD)

We travel to one of the most famous shrines of Our Lady in the world, Lourdes. While we have an organized schedule for our time in Lourdes, anyone who has been here before and has special places they would like to visit, feel free to do so. When we arrive, Bob and Penny will give you an orientation tour of the Shrine, telling you where everything is. In the afternoon, there will be a walking tour of the city, visiting the Cachot, where the Soubirous family lived during the apparitions, the Maison Paternelle, where they lived after the apparitions, and the Parish Church, where Bernadette was baptized and received First Holy Communion. It was also here that she had her encounters with Abbe Peyramale. Tonight we will join in the celebration of the Candlelight Procession.

DAY 12 SEPTEMBER 17 LOURDES (BD)

We begin our day with Mass at the Grotto of Massabiele. This is also the time when we go to the Miraculous Baths. The rest of the morning is free. In the afternoon, we pray the Stations of the Cross, which are an uphill walk, about a mile. For those who cannot make the steep Way of the Cross, there is another on flat ground, where those who want to, can pray the Stations there. Remember, there is a plenary indulgence available for praying the Stations of the Cross. We then take part in the procession of the Blessing of the Sick. This evening, the Candlelight Procession is available for all.

DAY 13 SEPTEMBER 18 LOURDES - LA ROCHE SUR YON (BD)

We begin our journey to the northern country. We stop at La Roche Sur Yon for the evening.

DAY 14 SEPTEMBER 19 MT. ST. MICHEL – LISIEUX (BD)

We travel to Mt. St. Michel. Visit the mountain of the Angel. See the parish church and view the beautiful statue of St. Michael. We leave Mont St. Michel and drive to Lisieux, the home of St. Thèrése, the Little Flower of Jesus. Visit the Carmel, where she spent nine years as a Carmelite nun, and where she is buried. Visit the great Basilica, built in her honor after her Canonization. Visit the tombs of her parents, Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin. We go to Les Buissonnetts, where she lived from the time she left Alencon, until she entered the Carmel at age 15. Overnight in Lisieux.

DAY 15 SEPTEMBER 20 LISIEUX –PARIS (B)

We celebrate Mass at the Crypt of the Basilica of St. Thèrése, and then leave Lisieux for Paris. We meet our guide at the hotel in Paris for our afternoon tour, including the Eiffel Tower, Arch of Triumph, Sorbonne, Napoleon’s Tomb, and all the sites of Paris.

DAY 16 SEPTEMBER 21 PARIS (B)

Morning Mass and visit at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal, and the Church of St. Vincent de Paul. Continue on to Montmartre and the Basilica of the Sacre Coeur. Visit this shrine, built in thanksgiving for having delivered France from the Prussians in the Franco-Prussian war. The Blessed Sacrament has been exposed here for over 120 years through two World Wars. We end our day at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in the heart of Paris.

DAY 17 SEPtember 22 PARIS - HOME

We board a flight from Paris – arrive home the same day.

And your Pilgrimage has just begun!

(B) = Breakfast (BD) = Breakfast and Dinner

#906 Terms and Conditions

Pilgrimage Prices: Quoted in US Dollars, based on rates, tariffs and exchange rates for groups of 30 or more in effect on January 2010. Rates are subject to change in the event of revisions. Pilgrimages with less than the required number of passengers may depart at the discretion of JC Ministry Inc./dba Journeys of Faith, but an additional cost may be incurred. Pilgrims will be advised of any surcharges before departure. Rates published are based on double occupancy, with additional charge for single.

What is Included in Basic Pilgrimage Package: All land transportation via air-conditioned luxury motorcoach. All first class hotels - Two meals per day (as indicated by Breakfast and Dinner) except in Paris and Rome, which includes breakfast only. All Sightseeing, All tips, and Baggage Handling - Price includes only one suitcase per passenger, no heavier than 50 lbs. All baggage is the responsibility of the pilgrim and airline/hotel or bus company.

Not Included: Airfare - Many of our Pilgrims choose to provide their own airfare because of difficulty with connecting flights and routing, and others like to take advantage of Frequent Flyer Miles. Journeys of Faith will be most happy to help you book your air at the best prices available in the market at the time of booking. With these uncertain times it is best that you check with Journeys of Faith before booking your own air.

Airport Transfers - Arrival and departure transfers are not included in Land Only packages. However, transfers will be available provided you arrive at scheduled Pilgrimage dates and times. If your flight arrives prior to or after the scheduled Pilgrimage dates and time you will need to provide your own transportation at your own cost. Pick up and drop off schedule will be provided prior to departure.

Also Not Included Are: Any items not mentioned above or of a personal nature such as Passport and Visa fees, laundry, beverages, tips for room service, excess baggage charges, health and accident insurance, medical expenses incurred, replacement of items forgotten or stolen while on pilgrimage. Also not included is tip for bus driver. Suggested tip $3.00 per day per person. IMPORTANT NOTE - Additional Charge for Visas for Non -U.S. Citizens

Deviations: Any deviations from the pilgrimage, requested by the pilgrim, will be assessed at an additional administrative charge of $100.00 per person, plus any additional costs the change may incur.

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Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passenger, conversely, refund will be made to the passenger if any savings is effected thereby. Itineraries and Prices are subject to change without notice. If a pilgrim leaves, and their roommate remains, the rate will revert to single room supplement for remainder of trip which remaining pilgrim will have to pay. The pilgrim understands that he/she has no claim against JC Ministry Inc./dba Journeys of Faith for any delay or damage to or loss of property or baggage or injury to or death of persons due to any neglect or willful act of a direct air carrier, hotel, bus company, transportation company or service company of any kind, or any other person or persons rendering any of the services being offered in connection with these pilgrimages. JC Ministry Inc./dba Journeys of Faith acts only as an agent in securing hotels, transportation and other travel services, and in no event shall JC Ministry Inc./dba Journeys of Faith be liable for any act, accidental or intentional of a third party. In the event of a litigation, both parties agree that such procedures will take place in and under the jurisdiction of Conway County, Arkansas, the headquarters of JC Ministry Inc./dba Journeys of Faith.

Physical Disabilities: Any disability requiring special attention must be noted on the Pilgrimage Information Form. Any person who cannot travel independently, or who needs physical assistance of any kind, must be accompanied by a companion who can fully and solely attend to the person’s needs. Our guides and drivers cannot help a handicapped person, nor can we ask our staff or the pilgrims to help. We are really not equipped to handle Handicapped pilgrims. We are also not equipped to handle special diet meals. The pilgrim must take care of any special needs directly with airlines, hotels or bus himself.

Reservations and Payments: For reservations, please complete the Pilgrimage Membership Application. A Deposit of Faith of $500.00 per person will hold your reservation up to ninety days prior to departure. FULL PAYMENT IS DUE 60 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

Cancellation and Refund: Full refund of all monies is made if cancellation is received up to 60 days before departure. For cancellations received between 59-31 days, $500.00 Cancellation Fee per person. For Cancellations received 30 days prior to departure, Cancellation fee of 100% of the price (totally non-refundable). No refunds if you fail to complete tour. No refund can be made for any unused services (such as missed meals or sightseeing tours). This is why we strongly recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance.

Baggage: On land portions, one suit case, 50 pounds TOTAL WEIGHT PER PERSON is included in your Basic Pilgrimage Package. For each additional piece, $6.00 US Dollars per hotel is charged.

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